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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 460.44 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 460.44 and 246.78 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 460.44 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/460.44 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 460.44 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 113,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,627.38/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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